Whole Salted Herrings in Soybean Oil

Whole herrings lightly salted and packed in soybean oil inside airtight glass jars. This meets HTS 1604.12.20.00 criteria for herrings whole or in pieces, preserved in oil, airtight.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³China4%+35.0%39%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½Mexico4%+10.0%14%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦Canada4%+10.0%14%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermany4%+10.0%14%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapan4%+10.0%14%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1604.12Same rate: 39%

If in immediate airtight containers under 6.8 kg but different prep

Slight variations in prep method may use adjacent subheadings within 1604.12.

0305.49.40Lower: 35% vs 39%

If dried, not in oil

Dried herrings without preservation in oil are under Chapter 3 for dried fish.

2008.99.60.00Higher: 46.2% vs 39%

If fruit/veg flavored oil mix dominates

If oil contains significant fruit or vegetable content, it may shift to Chapter 20.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide species certification from origin to confirm herring, not similar fish like sardines

• Ensure airtight seals are intact upon inspection; leaks can lead to rejection or duty disputes

• Declare exact oil percentage; blends over certain thresholds may trigger additional food safety reviews